Category: Broccoli

Anti-Cancer Soup: Creamy Broccoli

This creamy soup is relatively low in fat and calories. Broccoli is so good for us; we should eat as much of it as possible. The baking soda in the recipe preserves the green color of the vegetables. Ingredients Serves 4–6 1 pound broccoli ¼ cup butter or Smart Balance ¾ cup diced potatoes ¾…


It’s No Toss up — This Salad Is the Best

By Carolyn Casner From EatingWell This is the broccoli salad you will get special requests for when you’re cooking. The combination of bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions and cheddar is hard to resist. And the addition of rice vinegar or cider vinegar sharpens all the flavors. Loaded Broccoli Salad Serves 6 Active Time: 25 minutes…


Which Foods Have the Highest Nutritional Value? Japanese Nutritionists Rank the Top 5

Today, many people are paying more attention to the nutritional values in their diet. What kind of foods are the most nutritious? In 2021, 33 Japanese registered dietitians offered their professional advice and identified the top five foods with the highest nutritional value. Nutritionist Okada Akiko compiled the following list: 1. Natto Topping the list…


Mexican Man Beaten, Burned to Death for Stealing Broccoli

MEXICO CITY—An impoverished man who went into a field to steal a pair of broccoli stalks was beaten and burned to death by a mob in central Mexico, prosecutors said Thursday. Local police managed to take the man away from the village of San Miguel Tianguistenco, but he died later of his injuries. The area…


New Research Suggests Broccoli Can Protect and Strengthen Gut Lining

A recent study by researchers at Pennsylvania State University has found that broccoli contains certain molecules that help to protect the lining of the small intestine of animal models, thereby preventing the development of disease. Broccoli is full of vitamins C, A and K and is rich in fibre and potassium. This green vegetable can…


Broccoli Apple Salad

View the print-ready version of this recipe. This Apple Broccoli Salad is one of my go-to side dishes because it goes well with any main dish, it’s colorful and completely delicious. How to make Broccoli Apple Salad Blanch broccoli and allow to cool. Use a paper towel to blot any excess water from the broccoli florets….


This Homemade Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry Is Take-Out Worthy

Make no mistake, weeknight cooking challenges everyone. To reduce stress, and the temptation for take-out burgers and fries, I stock ground beef and turkey in the freezer, onions and garlic on the counter, and rice noodles, interesting sauces and marinades in the pantry. The fridge usually boasts a member of the cabbage family, a bag…


Unpopular Vegetables Top Clot-Busters, Research Says

Researchers in Australia have found that some of the most unpopular vegetables may help reduce the risk or even reverse the effects of stroke. Sydney-based Heart Research Institute (HRI) has found that isothiocyanates, a group of chemicals found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, bok choy, and cabbage, could reduce bad blood…


New Recipes to Explore the Delights of Aquafaba

Do you know about aquafaba? You should. It is a versatile vegan substitute for eggs and egg whites. Since Dr. Fuhrman advises to keep animal products to a minimum, it is nice to make use of this replacement. Aquafaba (Latin for water bean) is the meringue-like substance you get when you whip the thick liquid that comes in cans of beans or from cooking dried beans in water. Yes, the stuff that you…


Broccoli ‘Theft’ in Aussie Supermarkets Sparks Concerns as Cost of Living Impacts Families

A sign in an Australian supermarket warning customers not to break the stems of broccoli before purchase has sparked concerns that cost of living pressures are impacting families. This follows comments from the National Farmers’ Federation—Australia’s peak national body representing farmers—that fruit and vegetable shortages will remain until September as months of continual flooding and…